Teaching and Scholarship Lecturer in Conservation - Bangor, United Kingdom - Bangor University

Bangor University

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Bangor, United Kingdom

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Description

Applicants should have a PhD (or be near to completion) in conservation science or a related discipline (geography, ecology, environmental economics), an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of conservation, and an enthusiasm for teaching in the classroom, in the field and online.

The role is available from 1st Feb 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Overview

The School of Environmental and Natural Sciences is one of the leading centres in the UK for teaching and research in environmental sciences, natural resources, soil science, molecular ecology, conservation, zoology, and forestry.

We offer a suite of Conservation degrees at undergraduate level (including Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Zoology with Conservation, and Forestry with Conservation), a MSc programme in Conservation and Land Management and in 2024, a MSc programme in Wildlife Conservation.

The School is part of the College of Science and Engineering along with Ocean Sciences and Computer Science and Engineering, and the BioComposites Centre.

Purpose of the Job

The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Conservation Science (Teaching and Scholarship) to teach aspects of our conservation curriculum.

We are looking for someone who can get up to speed quickly and contribute enthusiastically and flexibly to both undergraduate and MSc level teaching on modules such as Conservation Practice (year 2 undergraduates) and Conservation Science (aimed at MSc students).

Main

Responsibilities:

Teaching_
Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and field trips in a wide range of topics and respond effectively to a variety of student backgrounds and class sizes.
Motivate students to engage in learning and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Act as personal tutor for undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide pastoral support.
Contribute to the development, delivery, and quality assurance of the undergraduate curricula.
Maintain an excellent standard of teaching as indicated by peer observation, quality assessment, student feedback etc.
Work collaboratively, sharing good practice with colleagues within the school and the college more widely, as appropriate.
Management and Administration_
Develop and coordinate modules and programmes as required.
Attend all relevant board meetings.
Carry out other management / administrative duties as specified by the Head of School.

Other

Responsibilities:

The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training_

Essential

A PhD in conservation science or a related discipline (geography, ecology, environmental economics or be near to completion).Desirable
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or recognised by the HEA as a Fellow or equivalent qualification.
Experience/Knowledge_

Essential

Experience of teaching in a higher education institution.

Desirable

Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
Evidence of scholarship relating to learning and teaching through publication of books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
Evidence of Conference and/or seminar presentations on pedagogy.
Skills/Abilities_

Essential

Have an excellent understanding of conservation science.
Ability and enthusiasm to teach in the classroom and in the field.
Have initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for facilitating learning in a College committed to excellence.
A willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities.
A high level of communication skills.
Interpersonal skills, to be able to engage effectively with academic, research, technical and administrative staff.
An ability and flexibility to work in teams across a